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Obama Administration Awards $1,080,630 in Homeless Grants Throughout South Dakota
December 28, 2009 Posted by South Dakota RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, DC - December 23, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Obama Administration today announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is renewing grant funding needed to keep six local homeless assistance programs throughout South Dakota operating.
Economy Impacting the Number of Homeless in South Dakota
December 7, 2009 Posted by SDHDA
PIERRE, S.D. - December 4, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — A recent homeless count and survey conducted by South Dakota Housing for the Homeless Consortium (SDHHC) indicates that the economy has impacted the number of homeless individuals and families in South Dakota.
HUD Secretary announces disaster assistance for South Dakota storm victims
June 17, 2009 Posted by South Dakota RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON - June 17, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) - U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan today announced HUD will speed federal disaster assistance to 14 storm-ravaged counties in South Dakota and provide support to homeowners and low-income renters forced from their homes due to ongoing severe storms and flooding.
State Housing Agency Lowers First-time Homebuyer Program Mortgage Rate to Make Homeownership More Affordable
May 13, 2009 Posted by SDHDA
PIERRE, SD - May 13, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — To continue making homeownership more affordable, the South Dakota Housing Development Authority (SDHDA) announced today that their 30-year mortgage interest rates have been lowered. The interest rate for starting Step Rate loans is now 3.50%. The 30-year Fixed Rate option was reduced to 4.50% and the Fixed Rate Plus Option, which includes 3% cash assistance, was lowered to 5.00%.
Statewide Homeless Count to be Conducted by the South Dakota Housing for the Homeless Consortium
January 13, 2009 Posted by SDHDA
Pierre, SD - January 13, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The South Dakota Housing for the Homeless Consortium (Consortium) is conducting a one-day survey on January 29, 2009 to count the number of homeless families and individuals throughout South Dakota.
Johnson Announces Rosebud Sioux Tribe to Receive Housing Grant
March 20, 2008 Posted by South Dakota RealEstateRama
Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Tim Johnson (D-SD) announced today that the Sicangu Wicoti Awanyakape, that serves the Rosebud Sioux Tribe, will receive an Indian Housing Block Grant Award of $1,763,152 for activities consistent with the tribes housing plan.
Funds Available for Existing Emergency Housing Shelters
January 11, 2008 Posted by South Dakota RealEstateRama
Emergency Shelter Grants are available for existing South Dakota emergency housing shelters to improve or expand their facilities. The South Dakota Housing Development Authority (SDHDA) Board of Commissioners anticipates $342,000 will be available for their Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG) Program in FY’08. Since the ESG Program’s inception 21 years ago, SDHDA has awarded over $5.2 million directly to shelters statewide.
Johnson Announces Two Million in Funds for Two Tribal Communities
October 31, 2007 Posted by South Dakota RealEstateRama
Washington, DC, October 18, 2007 – U.S. Senator Tim Johnson (D-SD) announced today that the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe and the Sisseton-Wahpeton Housing Authority will receive Indian Community Development Block Grants totaling $2,000,000 for the development of housing, suitable living environments, and economic opportunities
HUD awards $566,000 for affordable housing and economic development in rural South Dakota
September 24, 2007 Posted by South Dakota RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, September 10, 2007 – Housing and Urban Development Secretary Alphonso Jackson today awarded $566,000 to two rural housing programs in South Dakota to stimulate economic development, create jobs and produce more affordable housing.
Statewide Homeless Count to be Conducted by the South Dakota Housing for the Homeless Consortium
September 24, 2007 Posted by South Dakota RealEstateRama
Pierre, September 5, 2007 – The South Dakota Housing for the Homeless Consortium (Consortium) is conducting a one-day survey on September 20, 2007 to count the number of homeless families and individuals throughout South Dakota
